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Coptic Orthodox Church suspends talks with Catholics over blessing of same-sex couples
In a statement released last week, the Coptic Church elaborated on its stance, stating that it "affirms its firm position of rejecting all forms of homosexual relationships."
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NHS to stop prescribing puberty blockers to children
"We have concluded that there is not enough evidence to support the safety or clinical effectiveness of puberty suppressing hormones to make the treatment routinely available at this time."
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Unexpected defeat of referendums shows growing power of Ireland\'s traditional Catholics
At a Mass said in Latin on Sunday, Ireland\'s traditional Catholics declared political victory, days after a pair of referendums aimed at secularizing the Irish Constitution were unexpectedly and resoundingly defeated.
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Abortion clinic buffer zones may lead to arrests and 'thoughtcrime' in Scotland, says pro-life volunteer
A pro-life volunteer who was arrested in England over silent prayer has warned against Scottish legislation that proposes bringing in abortion clinic buffer zones nationwide.
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Asylum seeker interest in baptism 'melted away' after being pressed on commitment
A former Church of England priest has claimed that interest in baptism among asylum seekers "melted away" after he asked them to demonstrate their commitment to the church.
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Lone working 'is making millions of people ill' says report
The rise in lone working and the insecurity of increasing numbers of jobs are "making millions of us poorer and ill," says a new report from Christian-based think tank, Theos.
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How Christian women are standing firm in the face of persecution
Around the world, ordinary Christian women are suffering and being mistreated for no other reason than their faith. Christian Today speaks with Henrietta Blyth, CEO of charity Open Doors, to hear about the unshakeable faith of the persecuted Christian women they serve and how God has been working through the organisation.
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Over 700 medical professionals call on MPs to lower abortion time limit
They have signed a letter to all 650 MPs urging them to vote in support of a landmark amendment to the government's Criminal Justice Bill tabled by a cross-party group of over 30 MPs led by Caroline Ansell MP.
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Researchers beat looters to rare coin from Judean Desert
In addition to three coins bearing the name 'Simeon', the trove included a particularly significant find.
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Pleas to free hostages in Nigeria after more abductions
Christian groups are pleading with the Nigerian government to do more to protect civilians from abductions and free those already in captivity.
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Pro-life volunteer charged after offering help to women with unplanned pregnancies
The local authority in Bournemouth has charged a retired medical scientist who held a sign near an abortion clinic saying "here to talk, if you want to".
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Priest \'shaken\' after fake funeral with paid actors, horse-drawn hearse
'I was quite shaken afterwards. I felt very disturbed by it," he said.